James Evans has asked the Welsh Government for more information about the use of Bovaer in food products made by the Arla foods group.
The Brecon and Radnorshire MS said at the Senedd that some constituents have raised concerns with him about its long-term safety and potential side effects on animal health, the environment and even human health.
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The Brecon and Radnorshire MS said at the Senedd that some constituents have raised concerns with him about its long-term safety and potential side effects on animal health, the environment and even human health.
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00:00look like and empower people to report their concerns to police and social services.
00:06James Evans
00:07Diolch.
00:08Trevnir, can we have a statement from the Minister responsible for food standards on
00:12the use of Bovair in our food products?
00:15Some constituents have raised concerns with me regarding its long-term safety and potential
00:20side effects on animal health, the environment and even human health.
00:24It would be very useful to get a statement from the Government on the tests that have
00:27been conducted to assess these risks, particularly in relation to the effects on animal welfare
00:34and the potential for residue in meat and dairy products.
00:38What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure a comprehensive safety and monitoring
00:42of food products containing this substance?
00:45Thank you very much for that question, which clearly we will share with the Deputy First
00:53Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change.
01:01This is important in terms of the consultations that have been carried out on regulating animal
01:08welfare, but it is also a public health issue, so I will raise it with the Cabinet Secretaries
01:15accordingly.